HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9030.31 – Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device
HS code 9030.31 is the 6-digit subheading for multimeters, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device. It is used for digital multimeters (DMM), analog multimeters, auto-ranging multimeters, basic clamp meters (non-recording) and handheld multimeters.
What HS 9030.31 covers
This category covers multimeters designed for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance, or power, specifically those without a recording device. These are fundamental tools for electricians, electronics technicians, and hobbyists, essential for basic troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance tasks across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They provide immediate readings of electrical parameters. Importers include electronics distributors, hardware stores, industrial supply companies, and educational institutions. Exporters are typically countries with large-scale electronics manufacturing capabilities, producing both professional-grade and more affordable consumer-level tools. The global trade in these devices is driven by the universal need for basic electrical measurement and diagnostic capabilities in a wide array of applications.
- Covers
- Digital multimeters (DMM)
- Analog multimeters
- Auto-ranging multimeters
- Basic clamp meters (non-recording)
- Handheld multimeters
- Benchtop multimeters (non-recording)
- Electrical testers
- Examples
- Fluke 117
- Klein Tools MM400
- Extech EX330
- Greenlee DM-45
- Hioki DT4282
Codes often confused with 9030.31
Common mistake. Often confused with multimeters with recording devices (903032) or more specialized electrical measuring instruments (903033) that are not multimeters.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 903031, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903031 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $152M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $128M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $118M 12% of world exports
World total: $953M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $130M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $76M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Romania $40M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $787M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9030.31
Brazil does not split HS 9030.31: its NCM code is 9030.31.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.30 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9030.31
What is HS code 903031?
HS code 903031 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device. This category covers multimeters designed for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance, or power, specifically those without a recording device. These are fundamental tools for electricians, electronics technicians, and hobbyists, essential for basic troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance tasks across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They provide immediate readings of electrical parameters. Importers include electronics distributors, hardware stores, industrial supply companies, and educational institutions. Exporters are typically countries with large-scale electronics manufacturing capabilities, producing both professional-grade and more affordable consumer-level tools. The global trade in these devices is driven by the universal need for basic electrical measurement and diagnostic capabilities in a wide array of applications.
What products fall under HS code 903031?
Digital multimeters (DMM), analog multimeters, auto-ranging multimeters, basic clamp meters (non-recording), handheld multimeters, benchtop multimeters (non-recording), electrical testers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 903031?
Often confused with multimeters with recording devices (903032) or more specialized electrical measuring instruments (903033) that are not multimeters.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903031?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903031 in UN Comtrade data were China ($152M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($128M) and Germany ($118M). World exports came to about $953M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 903031?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903031 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($130M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($76M) and Romania ($40M). World imports came to about $787M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 903031 structured?
HS code 903031 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (30) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 903031?
In Brazil, HS code 903031 is NCM 9030.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.